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SG02 UTS

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,618 mi
Last recorded190,618 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 UTS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 190,618 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog-light damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre low on tread

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2019 190,605 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog-light damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre low on tread

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2018 184,131 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 179,806 miles

Both front tyre cracked and split on inner edges

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Front and rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 179,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyre cracked and split on inner edges

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Front and rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 177,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 174,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 171,524 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 171,524 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 160,191 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine has an oil leak

exhaust rear box has deteriated [not leaking ]

handbrake low on n/s/r but locking

Pass 17 Nov 2012 141,649 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 122,609 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 102,464 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 97,049 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Nov 2009 97,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2008 89,218 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 83,370 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

rattle from nearside noticed on road test

Fail 26 Oct 2007 83,370 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

coolant loss from plastic heater control valve or attached hoses on bulkhead

rattle from nearside noticed on road test

Pass 14 Nov 2006 75,686 miles

1. exhaust rear box corroded 2. front brake discs worn

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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SG02 UTS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG02 UTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SG02 UTS registered?

SG02 UTS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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